WPDA Single Speed Cast Iron Worm Reducer — WP Series

The WPDA cast iron worm reducer integrates an IEC motor flange directly into a D-type split housing, eliminating motor adaptors and coupling alignment. Sizes 40–250 mm, ratio 1/5–1/60, output torque up to 3,025 Nm. Bolt your motor directly on — four bolts, drive complete.

Description

WPDA Cast Iron Worm Reducer — Product Overview

Aligning a standard AC motor to a gearbox through a separate adaptor plate adds cost, introduces shaft misalignment risk, and wastes axial installation space. The WPDA solves this by integrating an IEC-standard motor flange directly into the gearbox housing. Drop your motor onto the flange, tighten four bolts, and the drive is complete — no coupling, no adaptor, no field alignment.

The D-type split housing adds an independent maintenance advantage: the top cover can be removed without disturbing motor or driven machine connections, enabling in-situ worm wheel inspection that solid-housing units cannot match. With output torques up to 3,025 Nm, the WPDA covers the full range of OEM machine building, pump station, and conveyor drive requirements.

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WPDA cast iron worm reducer with IEC motor flange D-type split housing

WPDA Worm Reducer Specifications

WPDA worm reducer dimension drawing IEC flange dimensions

Parameter Specification
Series Single Speed
Housing Structure Separate split cast iron (D-type)
Input Configuration IEC motor flange — hollow bore, direct motor mount
Output Configuration Solid shaft, horizontal
Reduction Ratio 1/5–1/60
Centre Distance 40–250 mm
Mounting Foot-mount with integrated IEC flange
Housing Material FC20+ grey cast iron (GG20)
Worm Wheel Material Tin-bronze ZCuSn10Pb1
Worm Shaft Material 20CrMnTi, 55–60 HRC surface
Lubrication N220–N320 (−30°C–40°C); N320–N460 (40°C–65°C)
Max Oil Temperature 95°C continuous
Weight Range 5–396 kg
Special Feature D-type split housing with integrated IEC flange — no adaptor, no coupling, no alignment

Size & Performance Data

Size Ratio Input Power (kW) Output Torque (Nm) A (mm) AB (mm) B (mm) BB (mm)
40 1/5 0.12 4–20 135 75 74 40
50 1/5 0.18 6–35 151 83 97 50
60 1/5 0.37 11–73 167 91 112 60
70 1/5–1/10 0.37–0.75 23–70 200/202 109/111 131 70
80 1/5–1/10 0.75–1.5 43–154 225 125 142 80
100 1/5–1/10 1.5 58–344 280 148 169 100
120 1/5–1/25 2.2–3.0 72–521 333 181 190 120
135 1/5–1/30 3.0–4.0 122–690 375 202 210 135
155 1/5–1/60 5.5 145–1260 448 247 252 155
175 1/5–1/60 5.5–7.5 210–1450 481 262 255 175
200 1/5–1/60 11.0 623–2856 543 285 319 200
250 1/5–1/60 11.0–15.0 850–3025 615 330 385 250

WPDA Worm Reducer — Core Features

■ Integrated IEC Motor Flange — No Adaptor Required

Machined to IEC 72-1, accepting A02/Y-series motor flanges for frames 56–355 directly. Eliminates the adaptor plate SKU, removes one misalignment source, and reduces installation time by approximately 40% versus coupled configurations.

■ D-Type Split Housing — In-Situ Worm Wheel Access

The two-piece cast iron housing separates at the horizontal centreline. Remove the top cover in-place to inspect or replace the worm wheel without disconnecting the motor or the driven machine.

■ Output Torques from 4 Nm to 3,025 Nm

Size 40 delivers 4–20 Nm for small mechanism drives; size 250 reaches 850–3,025 Nm for heavy conveyor and mixer applications — all within the same WPDA housing design.

■ FC20+ Cast Iron — Superior Vibration Damping

The D-type housing retains the same FC20+ cast iron properties as the solid WPA, providing vibration damping 3× better than aluminium alternatives across the continuous duty cycle.

■ Sealed Air Vent — Prevents Pressure Build-Up

A top-mounted air vent with dust-exclusion filter equalises internal pressure during thermal cycling without allowing contaminant ingress — preventing oil leaks common in unvented housings after sustained operation.

■ Permanent Metal Nameplate — ISO 9001 Traceability

Every WPDA ships with a fixed metal nameplate: model, size, ratio, serial number, and manufacturing date — enabling full supply chain traceability for OEM and maintenance records.

WPDA Worm Reducer — Industry Applications

WPDA worm reducer OEM machine building and packaging applications

⚒ OEM Machine Building

Machine builders specify the WPDA because the integrated IEC flange eliminates the motor adaptor from the bill of materials, reducing assembly time by up to 40% compared to gearbox-plus-adaptor configurations.

⚙ Pump Station Drives

Direct motor mounting eliminates shaft coupling misalignment — the leading cause of early bearing failure in pump stations. The WPDA keeps motor and reducer rigidly aligned throughout service life.

☷ Textile & Printing Machinery

Printing presses and textile winders require precise, repeatable speed. The WPDA’s integral flange maintains consistent alignment under the vibration inherent in high-speed web handling.

⚊ Automated Production Lines

On assembly lines where rapid motor-reducer swap-out is critical, the WPDA’s four-bolt flange reduces mean time to repair dramatically versus coupled units requiring shaft alignment on the factory floor.

Ever Power Manufacturing Quality — WPDA Worm Reducer

Ever Power WPDA worm reducer manufacturing facility

■ ISO 9001:2000 Certified

Every unit is manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 quality management. Raw material inspection, in-process checks, and final testing are all documented and traceable to each unit’s serial number.

■ CE Marking — EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Full CE compliance confirms adherence to European safety and design standards for mechanical power transmission, supporting export to EU, UK, Australian, and New Zealand markets.

■ Pre-Shipment Testing: Noise, Leak, Torque

Every unit passes three tests before shipping: noise below 68 dB(A) at rated load, 30-minute pressurisation leak test, and torque transmission within ±5% of rated value. Non-conforming units are reworked — not shipped.

■ FC20+ Material Certification

Housing castings are verified by mill certificates for FC20 grade: minimum 220 MPa tensile strength, 160–200 HB hardness. Ultrasonic defect testing is performed on size 135 and above.

WPDA Worm Reducer — Customer Reviews

★★★★★

“Standardised on WPDA-100 for all our conveyor upgrade projects. The IEC flange means motor swap in under 30 minutes on-site without alignment tools — critical in dusty, time-sensitive mine maintenance.”

Brisbane — M.T.
★★★★★

“Packaging machine redesign eliminated adaptor plates and flexible couplings at every drive station by switching to WPDA. Assembly output increased by 15% due to faster build times.”

Auckland — H.B.
★★★★★

“WPDA drives our loom main shafts. Direct motor flange eliminated drive vibration we had with belt-driven reducers — fabric defect rate dropped noticeably.”

Taipei — R.V.
★★★★☆

“Good build quality and easy IEC flange compatibility. D-split housing made our first inspection very fast — worm wheel showed minimal wear at 8,000 hours. Would appreciate more sizes between 135 and 155.”

Seoul — J.L.

Frequently Asked Questions — WPDA Worm Reducer

▶ Which IEC motor frame sizes are compatible with the WPDA flange?
The WPDA accepts A02/Y-series IEC motor flanges. Sizes 40–80 accept frames 56–130; sizes 100–135 accept frames 130–200; sizes 155–250 accept frames 160–300. Verify your motor’s LA, LB, LC dimensions against the WPDA dimension table before ordering.
▶ How does the D-type split housing benefit maintenance?
The D-type housing splits at the horizontal centreline — remove the top cover without disturbing the motor or driven machine. Worm wheel inspection and replacement can be performed in-situ, reducing planned maintenance downtime versus solid-housing units that require full teardown.
▶ Can the WPDA be used with a VFD-controlled motor?
Yes. For VFD applications, maintain input shaft speed between 600–1,600 rpm for adequate lubrication splash coverage. At speeds below 300 rpm, consider an external forced-lubrication pump to prevent bearing oil starvation.
▶ Does the WPDA require a motor support stand?
For sizes 200 and 250 with large motors, a support bracket prevents bending stress on the flange joint. Sizes 40–175 are designed for cantilevered motor mounting within IEC specifications.
▶ What lubricant is suitable for the WPDA in food-adjacent environments?
Use NSF H1 registered food-grade gear oil, ISO VG 220 or VG 320. Fill to the oil gauge centreline. Change every 2,500 hours or annually — whichever comes first.

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